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Knox County, Tennessee

Knox County covers about 508 square miles of land area in the eastern part of Tennessee. It was created in 1792 and named after Henry Knox, one of the U.S. Founding Fathers. As of 2022, the county has about 481,400 residents, making it the third most populous county in its home state. The City of Knoxville is the government seat and also the largest city in the county. The judicial system in Knox County is made up of six trial courts, which include the Circuit, Chancery, Criminal, General Sessions, Juvenile, and Municipal Courts.

The Circuit Court is the highest trial court in Knox County. It exercises general jurisdiction over all legal matters, including personal injury claims, wrongful death, and criminal cases. Contract disputes, property disputes, and other probate cases are within the purview of the Knox County Chancery Court. The county's Criminal Court typically presides over most felony trials and class A misdemeanors, while the 4th Circuit Court handles child support, child custody, and other cases related to family law. There are five General Sessions Courts in Knox County, each handling one of the following legal matters: misdemeanor, DUI, felony, traffic, and civil cases. The Civil Sessions Court deals with civil matters involving claims up to $25,000, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and orders of protection. Knox County also has a Juvenile Court with jurisdiction over all legal proceedings involving minors. Ordinance violations and minor traffic offenses are brought before the Municipal Courts in Farragut and Knoxville.

According to Tennessee Judiciary Annual Statistical Reports, Knox County Circuit Courts completes more than 4,500 cases annually, with a clearance rate above 99%. The Chancery Court also finalizes approximately 90% of the total cases filed annually. Since 2020, the Criminal Court has disposed more than 5,000 criminal cases each year. In Knox County, the following Court Clerks are designated to create and store public court records.

In summary, the Knox County court system including the Circuit, Chancery, Criminal, General Sessions, Juvenile, and Municipal Courts function collectively to promote a smooth judicial process. To ensure public trust in the court system, the county judiciary provides access to court records online, by mail, or in person.

Knox County, TN - Courthouses

Tennessee Court of Appeals

Court Type: Court of Appeals
Street Address: 505 Main St.
Website URL: https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals
Phone: 865-594-6700
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Judge: Hon. D. Michael Swiney
Judge Phone: 865-594-6116
Clerk: James Hivner
Forms & Filing: https://www.tncourts.gov/node/170
Languages: English
Email: AppealsClerksOffice.DHS@tn.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tennessee-Court-of-Appeals/179123092242874
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNCourts?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hivner-51137928/
ADA: Nancy Acred, Chief Deputy Clerk (ADA for Appellate Court Western Division), Joanne Newsome, Chief Deputy Clerk (ADA for Appellate Court Eastern Division), Lisa Marsh, Chief Deputy Clerk (ADA for Appellate Court Middle Division)
ADA Phone: 731-423-5840, 865-594-6700, 615-253-1470
ADA Fax / Email: nancy.acred@tncourts.gov, joanne.newsome@tncourts.gov, lisa.marsh@tncourts.gov
About / Additional Info: Created by the General Assembly in 1925, the Court of Appeals hears appeals in civil—or non-criminal—cases from trial courts and certain state boards and commissions. The court has 12 members who sit in panels of three. The panels meet monthly in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. When necessary, the court may meet in alternate locations. All decisions made by the Court of Appeals may be appealed, by permission, to the Tennessee Supreme Court. As in all three appellate courts, Court of Appeals hearings do not include witnesses, juries or testimonies. Instead, attorneys may present oral and written arguments.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Court_of_Appeals
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Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals

Court Type: Court of Criminal Appeals
Street Address: 400 W. Main St.
Website URL: http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/courts/court-criminal-appeals
Phone: 865-594-6428
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Judge: Hon. J. Ross Dyer
Judge Phone: 901-537-2978
Clerk: James Hivner
Forms & Filing: https://www.tncourts.gov/node/170
Languages: English
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNCourts?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hivner-51137928/
ADA: Elizabeth Golem, Judical Program ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 865-215-3641
ADA Fax / Email: elizabeth.golem@knoxcounty.org
About / Additional Info: The Court of Criminal Appeals was created by the legislature in 1967 to hear trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The Tennessee General Assembly increased the membership of the court from nine to 12 on Sept. 1, 1996. All Court of Criminal Appeals decisions may be appealed to the state Supreme Court by permission, except in capital cases, which are appealed automatically. No witnesses, juries or testimonies are present in the Court of Criminal Appeals. Instead, attorneys present oral and written arguments.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Court_of_Criminal_Appeals
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Knox County TN CourtHouse

Court Type: Circuit Court
Street Address: 400 Main St.
Website URL: https://knoxcounty.org/courts/
Phone: 865-215-2400
Fax: 865-215-4251
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Judge: Hon. William T. Ailor
Judge Phone: 865-215-2393
Clerk: Charles D. Susano, III
Clerk Phone: 865-776-3949
Clerk Email: charlessusano@comcast.net
Parking: Free parking is available ONLY at the Dwight Kessel Metropolitan Parking Garage, located at 900 State Street and Hill Avenue. The parking garage is located two blocks from the courthouse. You may park at other places at your own expense. You must have your parking ticket validated by the court clerk each day you appear before jury duty.
Directions: From West Knox County Take I-40 East to the Downtown Exit (# 388) to Henley Street From West Knox County: Take a left onto Main Street (just past the Convention Center), Take a right onto Gay Street, Take the next left onto Hill Avenue, Take a left onto State Street, The Dwight Kessel Parking Garage is immediately on your right. From North Knox County: Take I-75 South to I-275 S toward Asheville, Take the US-441 ramp toward Henley Street and merge onto Henley Street, Take a left onto Main Street (just past the Convention Center), Take a right onto Gay Street, Take the next left onto Hill Avenue, Take a left onto State Street, The Dwight Kessel Parking Garage is immediately on your right. From East Knox County: Take I-40 West to the Downtown/Univ. of Tennessee/James White PKWY exit (#388A), Merge onto TN-158 W (which will become Neyland Drive), Take a right onto Walnut Street (across from Calhoun’s Restaurant), Take a right onto Hill Avenue, Take a left onto State Street, The Dwight Kessel Parkign Garage is immediately on your right. From South Knox County, Chapman Highway: Take Chapman HWY north toward downtown (this will become Henley Street as you cross the Henley Street bridge), Take the first right past the bridge onto Hill Avenue, Take a left onto State Street, The Dwight Kessel Parking Garage is immediately on your right. From South Knox County, Alcoa Highway: Take Alcoa HWY north and merge onto I-40 East, Take the Downtown Exit (# 388) to Henley Street, Take a left onto Main Street (just past the Convention Center), Take a right onto Gay Street, Take the next left onto Hill Avenue, Take a left onto State Street, The Dwight Kessel Parking Garage is located immediately on your right.
Forms & Filing: https://knoxcounty.org/circuit/forms_circuit.php
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://knoxcounty.org/apps/courts/circuit_dockets.php
Jury Service: https://knoxcounty.org/circuit/jury_info.php
Languages: English
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Knox-County-Courthouse/1238340736190313
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNCourts?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
ADA: Elizabeth Golem, Judical Program ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 865-215-3641
ADA Fax / Email: elizabeth.golem@knoxcounty.org
About / Additional Info: The Tennessee State Constitution divided Tennessee’s ninety-five counties into thirty-one judicial districts, which include Circuit and Chancery Courts. The Civil Sessions Court, or “small claims” court, hears cases under $25,000. The Juvenile Court hears matters pertaining to juveniles. Under Tennessee State law, with few exceptions, juvenile records are private. The Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction and may also hear appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knox_County_Courthouse_(Tennessee)
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Knox County, TN - Sheriff's Office

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 400 Main Street
Phone: 865-215-2243
Website URL: https://knoxsheriff.org/
Jail/Corrections: https://knoxsheriff.org/corrections-main/
Inmates: https://sheriff.knoxcountytn.gov/inmate.php
Sex Offenders: https://knoxsheriff.org/sor/
Public Records: https://knoxsheriff.org/newsroom/
Sheriff: Tom Spangler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knoxsheriff/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/knoxsheriff
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knox-county-sheriffs-dept/about/
About/Additional Info: The Knox County Sheriff’s has various locations to effectively serve the community. Utilizing multiple precincts and incarceration facilities allows a variety of options to the citizens of Knox County while promoting safe and timely mechanisms to better serve the public.
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